Presidency yet to ban use of Hijab – Garba Shehu

The Presidency has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari has not taken a concrete decision to ban the use of Hijab.

This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement put out on Friday.

Buhari had on Wednesday during the presidential media chat, suggested that the use of Hijabs may be banned, if Boko Haram insurgents continue to use it to perpetrate violence.

According to Garba Shehu, the report that hijab has been banned is merely rumors and unfounded insinuations.

He said the present administration would always respect the rights of Muslims to protect their modesty and allow religious freedom as it affects everyone.

Shehu said Buhari would not take any decision on the issue without due consultation with all the stakeholders.

“Everything will be done to balance national security requirements with the rights and obligations of citizens under their religions as protected by the constitution,” he said.

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